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Desperation is Not a Fundraising Strategy

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When we find ourselves in situations where the things we need depend on help from others, we tend to let worry take over and act out of desperation – especially if what’s needed is in short supply. Nonprofit organizations talk a lot about their own needs in fundraising appeals – and that might stem from worry. How do you get the money?

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Setting Rules for Your Silent Auction: 5 Tips

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When you’re ready to start planning your next auction , use these tips to set rules that will improve everyone’s experience and help maximize your fundraising potential. Setting rules or guidelines for your silent auction can save you a lot of trouble. Believe it or not, auction rules don’t have to be restrictive for bidders.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.1.20

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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… For the last six weeks, virtual events have been the focus of my reading and writing time—which is why you’ve seen the topic popping up so frequently here and on my Twitter stream too. So, I’m sorry or you’re welcome, whichever one applies.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.15.21

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The survey explores how association executives are managing member engagement and retention, achieving operational goals, crafting digital transformation strategies and coping with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Membership strategies. to identify five membership strategies of high-performing associations.

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3 Tips for Staying Organized While Planning Your Auction

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Such is the life of a nonprofit fundraising professional! Planning an auction can seem more stressful than other fundraising events, because there are. It’s time to add “purchased auction fundraising software” to the list. This is done with tools like push notifications, fundraising thermometers, and more. Creating a.

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Hiring a Consultant Can Be a Make or Break Relationship—Here’s How to Court Success

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I’d like to share a few of the strategies that have made my consulting adventures both productive, instructive and, most importantly, fun. When you sign a consulting contract on the dotted line, the stakes are high. You’ve called in the experts to guide a project that will have a significant impact on your association’s future. Be Prepared.

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SCD Group: When Building Donor Relationships, Talk is Cheap

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Despite what we desperately want to believe, most donors don’t want a relationship with your nonprofit. When Building Donor Relationships, Talk is Cheap. A guest post by Joe Waters via Razoo. Nonprofits can learn a thing or two from their findings, especially about donor preferences for interactions. But, first, a reality check.